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LT59 KYX

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,500 mi
Last recorded74,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 KYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box condition

Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,135 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 72,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,659 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 65,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,094 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,062 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,938 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 55,080 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,776 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,632 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 40,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 40,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,278 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 33,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,545 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,276 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL BREATHER PIPE SPLIT

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 20,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL BREATHER PIPE SPLIT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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LT59 KYX is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT59 KYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT59 KYX registered?

LT59 KYX is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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